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Tenant wants to leave apartment early after eviction notice: Is he entitled to a refund?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I am in the process of selling an apartment that is tenanted until February 2024. In April 2023, I served the tenant with an eviction notice due to my plan to sell, which means he has until April 2024 to leave the apartment. The contract stipulates that he is liable for two months` rent for early termination. The tenant has informed me that he wishes to leave immediately and is demanding a refund of rent paid for the entire remaining period of the contract. He claims that, according to the DLD, he can leave with no notice and without any penalty due to the eviction notice. Is he correct?

When to resign and how to renew visa for a new job?

Q: Dear Sir/Ma`am, I hope this message finds you well. I have a question regarding my employment situation. I currently have a contract that is set to end on December 21, 2023. However, I have decided that I do not wish to renew my contract and would like to pursue a new job opportunity. I would like to inquire about the appropriate time for submitting my resignation letter. Considering that my contract ends on December 21, 2023, when would be the most suitable time for me to hand in my resignation? Additionally, once my previous employer cancels my visa, I would like to know how much time I have before I need to obtain a new visa for my next job. It would be greatly appreciated if you could provide me with some guidance on this matter. Thank you very much for your assistance. Sincerely,

هل عدم حكم القاضي الجزائي بالتعويض المدني يُعد حجة على القاضي المدني بعدم التعويض؟

س: السلام عليكم، رفعت دعوى جزائية ضد شخص عن السب مع طلب التعويض المدني المؤقّت. حُكم على المُشتكَى ضده بغرامة بقيمة 5000 آلاف ولم يحكم القاضي بالتعويض المدني المؤقت 5001+ للمشتكي. المحكمة أحالت الدعوى إلى المحكمة المدنية المختصة. هل عدم القضاء من القاضي الجزائي بالتعويض المدني المؤقت يُعد حجة على القاضي المدني بعدم التعويض؟

Terminated from DMCC Free Zone company: What are my rights?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I have a DMCC free zone visa. I was terminated from my company. I want to know what I am eligible to claim. Please advise!

هل يجب وجود نساء لدى الأب ليربح دعوى ضم حضانة؟

س: السلام عليكم، لدي بنت تجاوزت ١٣ سنة وابن تجاوز ١١ سنة وهم في حضانة أمهم حاليًا. أمهم متزوجة من رجل أجنبي عن المحضونين وأنوي رفع قضية إسقاط حضانة الأولاد وضمهم إليّ. السؤال: هل يجب أن أكون متزوجًا أو لدي من النساء مَن يقوم برعاية الأبناء حتى أربح القضية؟ علمًا بأنني أقيم بمفردي حاليًا.

إمكانية المرور ترانزيت عبر دول مجلس التعاون رغم وجود قضية جنائية

س: السلام عليكم، هل يستطيع شخص مُبعد من دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي المرور بها عن طريق الترانزيت؟ علمًا بأن القضية جنائية كانت في السعودية وقضيت العقوبة هناك، وبعدها ذهبت إلى الإمارات، وبعد قضاء سنتين تم الترحيل من هناك أيضًا على إثرها. الآن سأسافر إلى دولة روسيا ولكن عن طريق الترانزيت.

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Expired visit visa and cheque bounce case in Dubai: What should I do?

Q: Hi sir, I am from India. I was previously in the UAE before the COVID-19 pandemic, but unfortunately, I was unable to return due to the pandemic. However, I recently came back to the UAE on a visit visa. Unfortunately, my visa expired yesterday, and I was stopped by immigration officials. They told me that I need to go to the Dubai court because I have a cheque bounce case registered against me. I am currently unemployed, and I do not have any suggestions. However, I previously committed to the bank that I would pay the amount once I get a job.

How to fight a harassment case filed against me in Dubai while I was in Singapore?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I was a Dubai resident until 2018. I then moved to Singapore, where I had a dispute with my ex-girlfriend over stolen property that belonged to me. She filed a harassment case against me in Dubai while I was in Singapore. I came to Dubai last week for a holiday, and the police detained me at immigration, placed a travel ban on me, and took my phone. The harassment took place while I was in Singapore, and she was in Dubai. Can the Dubai police still confiscate my phone and place a travel ban on me?

A criminal case was withdrawn, but the police did not drop it. What can I do?

Q: Dear Lawyers, I have a criminal case against me. The person who filed the case has withdrawn it, and I have received a letter of consent from them. However, the police are not canceling the case. They say that the public prosecutor has not canceled it, even though it was not a big problem.

How can we get a company to pay for the services provided?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, How can we get a company to pay us for the services provided? We are a medical center in Abu Dhabi that provided round-the-clock PCR services to the staff of a Marine company in Abu Dhabi between July and November 2022. The credit period for payment has expired more than 4 months ago, and the company has not provided any updates regarding our outstanding payment of over 100,000 AED.

The landlord wants to increase rent above RERA Index. How to renew my contract?

Q: My landlord was asking for an unjustified rent increase of 9K, while the RERA calculator showed 3K. He was threatening to go through the Rent Valuation process, however, he only gave me a notice period of 83 days. According to Dubai Decree No 43 of 2013 and Law No 33 of 2008, landlords are required to provide a 90-day notice period before making any changes to the rental contract, including increasing the rent amount. Failure to comply with this notice period entitles the tenant to refuse the rent increase. As the current contract is coming to an end by the end of next week, I have made several attempts to reach out to my landlord and his real estate agent to reiterate my interest in extending the contract and collecting the rental cheques at the old prices. Also, I kindly requested that they provide me with the contract as soon as possible. Unfortunately, I have not received any response thus far, and considering that this week is a holiday week, I do not know what to do. Sincerely,

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Can I remove a cheque bounce case for a credit card and what is the cost?

Q: Salamu Alaikum. There is a case against me for a cheque bounce from a credit card provider and I am abroad. I know the case number and amount of the cheque. How to get the penalty and how to pay when I am abroad? If I hire a lawyer, how much is it going to cost me, and how long will it take to clear my case? I need a police clearance certificate so I can visit the UAE again.

How to clear my record if I left Dubai with unpaid credit card dues?

Q: Dear Sir, I was in Dubai and left 10 years ago. Due to financial problems, I have some credit card dues. Just want to ask you if they will take a fine at the airport or take me to the police station. What are the rules of the Dubai Government?

How to recover a debt from a coworker in the UAE?

Q: Hello Khaled, I lent AED 5,000 to someone I work with. The person promised to pay back in a few months but it`s been years and he still owes me 2,000 AED. I have WhatsApp chat and transaction references. He keeps saying he will pay me back but he is not fulfilling any promise. Please advise me if it is worth pursuing this matter and if I would be able to recover the amount, along with any expenses incurred in legal action. Thank you!

Which date does the tenant vacate: lease end or notice date?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I bought a property that was transferred to my name a few days ago. The previous owner had served a legal notice to vacate (reason: sale) and renewed the lease agreement for 9 more months three months after serving the notice, to align with the notice to vacate. After the transfer, I was able to access Ejari via the Dubai Rest app and saw that Ejari was renewed for 12 months instead of 9 months. Does this mean that the tenant has the right to stay until the end of the Ejari date or the date on the legal notice and lease agreement? FYI: The date on the notice served via the Dubai Court is January 31, 2024. The lease agreement is January 31, 2024, but Ejari is April 30, 2024. My wife and children are moving to Dubai by February 2024, and I need the house for myself. Please help!

A UAE company for logistics has misplaced my consignment, how to claim it back?

Q: A company for logistics based in the UAE has misplaced my consignment, It`s been 7 months now. Their employees are not replying and I have been mentally tortured by them. Please suggest to me. What should I do? I have every proof of transaction and WhatsApp chats with more than 10 employees.

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